Coleman 52 quart conversion to mash tun

[golfgod04]

Does anyone have a parts list for what I'd need to convert Coleman 52 qt. Xtreme Cooler into a mash tun? I won't be able to add a pump for it though.

 

[55x11]

Does anyone have a parts list for what I'd need to convert Coleman 52 qt. Xtreme Cooler into a mash tun? I won't be able to add a pump for it though.

there are many different modifications (type of filtering screen, faucet connections etc.), mine is close to this brulosophy post:

http://brulosophy.com/methods/diy-cooler-mlt/

 

[timdillon36]

I would just put a bag in it and call it done.

 

[golfgod04]

I would just put a bag in it and call it done.

if you put it in a bag inside of a square cooler, how do you get the wort out?

 

[kramer2500]

I just built a mash tun with that cooler. I raided a friend's part bins to make mine, but here is the general idea of what I used:

• 1/2" coupler
• 1/2" ball valve
• 1/2" bazooka screen

After I removed the plastic spigot, I had to trim the hole to fit the coupler and then used high-temp, food safe silicon caulk around the coupler both inside and out to make sure it was water tight. Hope this helps!

 

[snowveil]

I just built a mash tun with that cooler. I raided a friend's part bins to make mine, but here is the general idea of what I used:

• 1/2" coupler
• 1/2" ball valve
• 1/2" bazooka screen

After I removed the plastic spigot, I had to trim the hole to fit the coupler and then used high-temp, food safe silicon caulk around the coupler both inside and out to make sure it was water tight. Hope this helps!

I'm using a very similar setup with the same cooler. Works great.

If I were buying parts again, though, I'd buy one of these instead:

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/truebulkheadfem.htm

Add a ball valve on the outside and bazooka screen on the inside and you're in business.

 

[timdillon36]

if you put it in a bag inside of a square cooler, how do you get the wort out?

I would guess a cooler that size would have a factory installed drain. Open it up and let it drain.

 

[Totally]

I use that same cooler as my mash tun, picked up this kit to complete it.
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3-pc-ss-weldless-bazooka-kit

Its quite a thick walled cooler so I had to make sure to get the larger bulkhead.

If I did it again I would look into the bag though, seems "Mash In A Bag" is gaining a lot of steam these days.

http://brulosophy.com/2015/06/17/brew-in-a-bag-in-a-cooler-reviewing-the-brew-bags-mlt-filter/

Best of luck!

 

[golfgod04]

so I went through my plumbing parts I already have. I already have the brass 1/2" ball valve and the brass barb for the outside. So I need the rod (I don't know what you call it) that goes into the cooler. I need a washer for the outside, a gasket/oring for the inside, and a locking nut for the inside. A friend has a spare coupler and bazooka screen.

 

[drovick]

I use that same cooler as my mash tun, picked up this kit to complete it.
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3-pc-ss-weldless-bazooka-kit

Its quite a thick walled cooler so I had to make sure to get the larger bulkhead.

If I did it again I would look into the bag though, seems "Mash In A Bag" is gaining a lot of steam these days.

http://brulosophy.com/2015/06/17/brew-in-a-bag-in-a-cooler-reviewing-the-brew-bags-mlt-filter/

Best of luck!

Looking to convert my own 52qt Coleman Xtreme into a mash tun but was wondering if you would upgrade to the "cooler size" option or the "thick bulkhead" size? Thanks for the help.

 

[Totally]

Looking to convert my own 52qt Coleman Xtreme into a mash tun but was wondering if you would upgrade to the "cooler size" option or the "thick bulkhead" size? Thanks for the help.

From OBK I believe the options have changed since I ordered my parts. In my conversation with them at the time I stated that the cooler wall of my 52qt Coleman Xtreme was 3/4 inch and went with the option allowing between 5/8" and 1" which is now called "Thick Bulkhead"

Over the past while I have settled on a configuration using some of the parts included in this kit as well as the original gasket that is a part of the cooler. I found this to be the best at keeping things sealed and tight. I can give you the layout of which part goes where later if you like.

All in all, I have been happy with the conversion.

 

[Bowen1911]

My mash tun is with this cooler. I just shoved some 3/8 ID silicone tubing through the drain and it formed a water tight seal. I then added a cheap plastic valve to the outside and did the SS braided hose for a filter on the other. Was under $10 in parts after buying the cooler.